The Santa Barbara Independent

Former Santa Barbara Firearms Supplier Sentenced to 12 Years for Gun and Drug Offenses

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden

Kyle Dodge pleaded guilty to dealing methamphetamine while in possession of illegally modified assault weapons.

Another Santa Barbara County Jail Inmate Dead of Apparent Opioid Overdose

Public Safety By Nick Welsh

Monday’s death at the Northern Branch Jail marks the second time in the last week that a jail inmate died in similar fashion.

Society Matters | UCSB Reads Program Hosts Dinner with Happy City Author Charles Montgomery

Columns By Gail Arnold

Author advocates for affordable housing in SB.

Magic Castle’s Milt Larsen Has Died

Community By Matt Kettmann

The founder of The Magic Castle in Hollywood was a Santa Barbara resident for many years.

Chick-fil-A Closes to Reconfigure Drive-Thru Lanes

Business By Blake McQuilkin

Construction will take eight to ten weeks.

The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature Debuts ‘Message in a Bottle’ in Solvang

Visual Arts By Colette Victorino

The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature debuts a new 2023 site-specific installation by Elizabeth Criss.

Review | Brad Paisley Knocks the Boots Off Santa Barbarans

Music By Callie Fausey

The telecaster master wowed the crowd at the Santa Barbara Bowl with his instrumental flair.

UCSB Allosphere premier: The Man in the Mangroves

Wed, May 31 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Coronation Couture: See the Banned Coronation Robe

Thu, Jun 01 5:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Basin of Relations with Brock Dolman

Fri, Jun 02 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Arroyo Hondo Discover Outside 2023

Thu, Jun 01 10:00 AM

Goleta

Pride Comedy Festival

Thu, Jun 01 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

UCSB Middle East Ensemble Spring Concert

Sat, Jun 03 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara

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Ep. 79: The Future of State St. and Fighting Antisemitism

The Indy: A Podcast

What is the future of the State Street promenade?

Ep. 78: All Things Food and Wine

The Indy: A Podcast

The Taste of Santa Barbara is in full swing, and “The Indy” host Alexandra Goldberg got a glimpse at the week-long food and drink celebration.

“Transmissions” Episode 2: Rascal’s Vegan

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Meet the visionary chef behind Rascal’s Vegan.

Ep. 77: Salud Carbajal on the Farm Bill and the History of May 5, 1862

The Indy: A Podcast

“The Indy” host Alexandra Goldberg speaks with U.S. Congressmember Salud Carbajal.

Santa Barbara City College Hosts Celebration for Black Grads

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Students from transitional kindergarten through city college were honored by family and school administrators at a joyous graduation ceremony on Saturday.

AWC-SB Honors Two Renowned Climate Champions, Dr. Leah Stokes and Hillary Hauser

2023 AWC-SB Women of Achievement Awards luncheon honors climate activists.

Ep. 76: Habitat for Humanity, the Future of Crush Bar, and a Peek into Wine Week

The Indy: A Podcast

On this week’s episode, “The Indy” host Alexandra Goldberg sat down with the Santa Barbara chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Ep. 75: A Boozy Poetry Night and The Earth Day Festival

The Indy: A Podcast

This week, The Indy is celebrating National Poetry Month and Earth Day.

Danny Trejo Visits UC Santa Barbara

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Actor Danny Trejo shares stories about overcoming obstacles and finding success in Hollywood.

Ep. 74: Changing One Life at a Time With The Starfish Connection & What’s at Stake With The Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

The Indy: A Podcast

On this week’s episode, The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg sat down with The Starfish Connection, a Santa Barbara-based nonprofit that provides emergency gap grants to families in need.